By Peninsula Daily News services OLYMPIA, Wash. — Lawmakers from both parties are giving a thumbs-down to Gov. Chris Gregoire’s proposal to create a regional… Continue reading
By Peninsula Daily News and Associated Press SEATTLE — More than 30 years after Congress set a goal of clearing the pollution-caused haze that obscures… Continue reading
By Peninsula Daily News and Associated Press EDITOR'S NOTE — Please note the update at right to the accompanying story by Paul Gottlieb. OLYMPIA --… Continue reading
By The Associated Press OLYMPIA — Washington voters should have a chance to preserve endangered state programs by suspending $3 billion or more in tax… Continue reading
By Peninsula Daily News and news sources OLYMPIA — Failing to object to a police officer’s entry into your home is not the same as… Continue reading
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for today through tomorrow morning in lowland areas of the North Olympic Peninsula as well… Continue reading
Here is the latest weather advisory from the National Weather Service for lowland areas of the North Olympic Peninsula: SAN JUAN COUNTY-WESTERN WHATCOM COUNTY-SOUTHWEST INTERIOR-… Continue reading
By Tim Booth The Associated Press SEATTLE -- John Vidale didn't get to see Seattle's upset of New Orleans in the first round of the… Continue reading
The Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. -- Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona was shot in the head today when an assailant opened fire in an area… Continue reading
By The Associated Press HONOLULU — Alaska Airlines has begun new service between Bellingham, Wash. and Honolulu. The Seattle-based carrier is offering introductory $149 one-way… Continue reading
By GEORGE TIBBITS The Associated Press SEATTLE — Washington state's outdoor agencies already are struggling to maintain services because of steep budget cuts in the… Continue reading
By GENE JOHNSON The Associated Press SEATTLE — An Army appeals court on Friday declined to order that gruesome Afghan corpse photographs taken by Washington… Continue reading
By The Associated Press At Wednesday night's (January 5) People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, the "Twilight Saga" trio — Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and… Continue reading
Peninsula Daily News news sources The winter sky is loaded with bright planets and stars, prominent constellations and interesting celestial sights, most of which are… Continue reading
By Curt Woodward The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- The man who bought one of the two winning tickets in the $380 million Mega Millions lottery… Continue reading
By KOMO-TV RENTON — Pete Carroll announced today that Matt Hasselbeck will get the start against New Orleans the Divisional Playoff game Saturday at Qwest… Continue reading
By Manuel Valdes The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- Gov. Chris Gregoire wants to transform the ferry system from a state-only operation to a regional ferry… Continue reading
By Manuel Valdes The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- Gov. Chris Gregoire is pushing for a major overhaul of the state's education system, proposing the creation… Continue reading
By LOLITA C. BALDOR The Associated Press WASHINGTON — A malware-laden e-mail masquerading as a White House Christmas card was a sinister move by hackers… Continue reading
By Manuel Valdes The Associated Press OLYMPIA -- Gov. Chris Gregoire is proposing a new state Department of Education that would take over duties handled… Continue reading